Question

In what direction are the magnetic field lines surround a strait wire carrying a current that is moving directly away from you?

Answer 1

I know this is the answer, but can someone explain it to me?

Answer 2

aha! I got it.. nvm haha.. thumb is direction of current and you grab the wire with the thumb pointed in that direction thus the B field is clockwise or on the left out of the page, right into the page

Answer 3

Oersted discovered the moving of a compass needle nearby a current carrying metal wire.

Answer 4

and chose the right hand rule as convention for positive current and north pole relation

Answer 5

so your own answer is correct, i gave you medal at the question

Answer 6

sirenitabaila you'r right

Answer 7

the direction of tangent on the curve gives the direction of the magnetic field.....